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Nor will any other Siskin freshâ€" man for that matter. It was initiation night, the ageâ€" old hockey tradition that allows veteran players to "welcome" the new arrivals to the club. And as Strohack found out that evening, it‘s usually the veterans that get all the laughs. It was a bus ride that Waterloo Siskin rookie defenceman Mark Strohack will not soon forget. _ Lean and Brad Haelzle in the pintâ€"sized bus bathroom, all three wearing nothing but a smile. . Rookie goaltender Dave Motz also got a haircut, and a rather creative one at that. Carved into one side of is hair is the number 31, on the other side the letter W. Fortunately for Strohack and the other rookies, initiation only happens once. So with that all behind them now, they can reâ€"foâ€" cus their attention on keeping the club near the top of the Midwestâ€" ern Junior B standings. Siskins slipped from firstâ€"place this weekend, earning just a single point from a homeâ€"andâ€" away series with thirdâ€"place Stratford _ Cullitons. _ Siskins earned a 7â€"7 overtime draw Sunâ€" day in Waterloo and lost a 7â€"6 squeaker in Stratford Friday. Meanwhile, Elmira Sugar Kings whipped _ Cambridge _ Winter Hawks 8â€"0 and Guelph Bs 19â€"6 to move into sole possession of first place. ‘"‘Well, they kind of gave me a haircut, everywhere," said Stroâ€" hack, 16, at a recent practice. â€" In addition to the haircut, the veterans "kind of" locked Stro hack and teammates Jeff Macâ€" Strohack‘s contribution to the team was felt immediately this season. A graduate of the Waterâ€" loo minor hockey system, the 6‘1" rearguard enjoys the pressure of playing in his hometown. "It‘s a lot more fun playing at home, but there is pressure," said Strohack, a graduate of last year‘s Waterloo Chevys allâ€"Onâ€" tario midget championship team. A grade 11 student at Bluevale collegiate, Strohack is hoping to impress a scout or two this season in hopes of graduating to the Junior A level. ‘"I‘ve always wanted to play Junior A, and with this being my draft year, I‘m hoping I can impress someone," he said. By his own admission, Strohack will have to improve his: foot speed to achieve his goal, but it‘s something he‘s sure he can do. Unlike many others who have donned the Siskins‘ sweater at the age of 16, Strohack does not feel intimidated skating against the league‘s‘ more experienced players. "I felt a little intimidated at the beginning of the season, but once I got out there and threw a couple checks, I realized I could play here. Some of the veterans like Larry Rucchin, Don Oberle and Mike Gingerich have been a big help too," he said. "I just want to help the team in any way I can." On Friday against Stratford, Siskins fell behind 5â€"0 in the first period and eventually tied the game at six, before giving up a thirdâ€"period goal. Mike MacKay, Shawn DuBois, Rob Warren, Paul Dan Rintche scored for Waterloo. Rintche clinched the tie Sunâ€" day, scoring with just four secâ€" onds left in the thirdâ€"period. Deric Farquhar, Bob Shelp, Grg Monâ€" roe, Haelzle, DuBois and MacKay ight, Listowel Friday and are at Waterioo Siskins‘ goaltender Dave Motz sports a new | night, Listowel Friday and t WM,WM’G‘,,IP?' haircut compliments of his teammAt@s. mark Bryson photos h A bus ride to remember for Siskins‘ rookie Close shaves Mark Strohack Reg. $55 & %65 all _ all men‘s, women‘s manic Loreal perms from and children‘s pedicu Mon. to Wed. with haircuts with coupo coupon coupon | Highland Rd. location only y Venus Hair Design 324 Highland Rd. W. (Dutch Boy Plaza) 5761212 $10 OFF *2 OFF $2 OFF WATERLOO CHRARONICLE, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBEAR 18, 1987 â€" PAGE 41 . . . all priced within your budget 24 Dupont St. East, Waterloo â€" 746â€"2660 â€" (Closed Mon.) Regional Staff will be on hand to address questions regarding both projects. Preliminary Operations Centre plans will be available for review. Questions and comments will be welcomed. Inquiries may be directed to: G. A. Thompson, M.C.LP., P. Eng. Director of Roads and Traffic 885â€"9401 Interested citizens are invited to attend an Open House to be held between 2:00 and 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 24 at Maple Grove School (corner of Maple Grove Road and Speedsville Road) City of Cambridge. Christmas Party Fashions Petite VENUS HAIR DESIGN REGIONAL OPERATIONS CENTRE & POLICE HEADQUARTERS OPEN HOUSE po_l THE REGIONAL \ MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO Over 20 years of business in the Kâ€"W area * Pedicures & Manicures * Fine Selection We offer the I complete line of e Call his bluff by calling \ us. We‘ll clean and cNX]J condition your furnace Get Tough with winter SHERWOOD FUELS during the coldest days. Do it now. Have your furnace checked and serviced for maximum operating effiâ€" ciency in plenty of time for cold winter weather. Products 2794 King St. E manicures and pedicures with this coupon 893â€"6411 ular